If you're an Instagram user, you'll no doubt know that a native client is in the works - iGrann. It is currently available in beta via the CrackBerry Forums. It has gone through four updates and now the latest update is Release Candidate 1, with a nice splash screen and new icon. Hoping that there aren't too many bugs to iron out we could see it hit BlackBerry World soon, pending an approval. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you should give it a try, it's got a long change log and it just gets better and better.

Release Candidate 1 changelog

Stay share to Twitter/Facebook toggle on if it was on during the last upload

No results are returned if text contains "@" while tagging (Fixed)

User search is case-sensitive (Fixed)

Error log is displayed if twitter username/password is wrong (Fixed)

"Slow loading" for Facebook page (Fixed)

Wrong date for notification (Fixed)

Username displayed twice in notification (Fixed)

Issue with special chard when commenting (Fixed)

Duplicate photos in feed (Fixed)

Ugly comment bar (Fixed)

Tags repeating while viewing list (Fixed)

Profile design issues (Fixed)

Like and comments as actions in media page (Implemented)

Display message to tap people (Implemented)

Added iGrann to notification title (Implemented)

Added date to comments (Implemented)

jpeg share (Implemented)

App icon changed (Implemented)

Splashes images changed (Implemented)

Faster feed loading when app is opened (Implemented)

Registration enabled (Implemented)

No check notifications if not logged in (Implemented)

Last time notifications (Implemented)

Since it is a .BAR file, you will need to sideload it onto your device. While it is a release candidate, there may still be bugs and if you come across any make your way to the forums to let the developer know.

My initial comment on InGrann vs the IG apk is InGrann scrolls much smoother, and you can zoom in on the photos, though that's a bit glitchy (but doesn't work at all with the IG apk). Will be testing further.

I have installed every version of igrann and the only one to give me a problem is 1.0.0.6. Does anyone know how to solve the problem where it tells me I need to upgrade my instagram version in order to log in?

Looking good so far and I'm able to upload and apply the filters made available in the app. Hopefully the original IG filters will be added soon.

I then tried to view the list of followers and the list of people my friend is following, but couldn't get them to load. All I would get was an empty list with a more option and back button. A potential bug or is it in the works?

dear crackberry. pleasant good afternoon to you all, but I am asking yet again if there is any info on when the 10.2.1 OS update would be available for customers running the 10.2.0.415 build currently. I am located in the Caribbean, so i'm not certain who my carrier would be as I bought the phone locally from one of out suppliers. please help? any info would be appreciated greatly as I am really anxious to get the update lol. Best Regards,

I'm using instagram and it works fine, actually damn good but I will definitely support igrann. I appreciate the effort put forth in order to give standard users a chance for a smooth native experience.

This release already makes the original Instagram photo effects available? If not, I will not waste my time to install it... How do you people can say that iGrann is better than the Instagram original?

It's been a major let down Instagram hasn't felt BlackBerry 10 was worth the effort in creating a native app, in the meantime, I've been using that useless Blackgram app as a place holder until they decide to finally come around.

If Igrann can measure up then perhaps we can ignore Instagram when they come knocking after BB10 takes off like a bottle-rocket.

While I don't use Instagram, some comments are quite funny and kinda shows the expectations of BB10 users:
Last year, everybody wanted native apps. Improving the flow and UX of each application. Now, with 10.2.1 on the horizon (or available leaked), less and less people care about native apps anymore. "Why do we need this, why do we need that? Just install the Android app fron Snap!"
Now there is a native(!), long waited version for Instagram, even though a 3rd party one, heading to the finish line and many people don't care - "Just download 10.2.1 and install the .apk, you'll have IG right now!"
With such attitudes, why should any developer care about developing native for BB10 in the first place?

Very good! Using for one day and operating perfectly. The only issue is that it is not being possible to mark the place where you are before posting. You click on the button but it doesn't work. This should be fixed. The rest is excellent.

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